Comparison of direct and indirect PV power output using filters, lens, and fiber transport

C. Firat; A. Beyene

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2011.06.062

Comparison of direct and indirect PV power output using filters, lens, and fiber transport

C. Firat
, A. Beyene^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

Energy Institute

San Diego State University, College of Engineering

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Abstract

Seven configurations of Photovoltaic (PV) energy conversion systems were investigated and their performances compared to direct solar PV conversion. The systems involved use of filters, concentrator lens, fiber transport, and direct use of PV. Transmission of concentrated light onto PV cell proved to be the most efficient, but also the most expensive. However, transmission of filtered light onto PV cell using a plastic optical fiber (POF) bundle was the most affordable. The current price of fiber optic for light transport, though interesting, renders them economically not viable for energy conversion.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	271-277
Number of pages	7
Journal	Energy
Volume	41
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2011.06.062
Publication status	Published - May 2012

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Concentrated PV systems
Cost reduction
Filters
Optical fibers
Solar energy conversion

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